Storage and handling guide

Keep original closed containers in secure, ventilated storage away from food, feed and water. Check for leaks and keep aisles and exits clear. The illustration shows unsafe storage.

Avoid impacts, punctures and drops. Trained staff should use suitable handling equipment. Piercing a drum with a fork is unsafe and may cause leaks and exposure.

Keep others away and alert the responsible person. Never hose down a spill or push it into drains. Trained responders should follow the label and safety data sheet, using compatible equipment and absorbents and collecting waste for approved disposal.

Keep verified local emergency and nearest health facility contacts, an evacuation plan and clear exits. In a fire, move away, warn others and call firefighters. Trained responders select firefighting methods and contain contaminated runoff.

Provide accessible clean water, soap and washing facilities, and separate workwear from personal clothes. Begin rinsing immediately after exposure; do not wait for an eyewash bottle. Follow the poisoning guide and product instructions and seek medical advice.

Maintain suitable ventilation against vapour buildup. Prohibit smoking and flames. Safety professionals should specify ventilation and equipment for the products’ hazards.

The first image shows a clear exit, the second an obstructed one. A clear aisle is then compared with one blocked by furniture. Keep exits and aisles clear.

Assign a trained manager; record receipts, dispatches, quantities and expiry dates. Inspect containers and organize locations for access with minimal handling.

The crossed-out image warns against contaminated firefighting runoff reaching a river. Plan containment with specialists and firefighters. Do not enter or fight a pesticide fire without suitable training and protection.

Provide product-compatible supplies under the safety data sheet. The image illustrates a trained team’s kit; sand or any single absorbent is not suitable for every product.